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Refugio Ecológico

3.0 star property
Start your day with a hearty breakfast buffet, then enjoy panoramic views from the rooftop terrace or visit the historic Arequipa Cathedral nearby.

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Located near Yanahuara Plaza, Refugio Ecológico offers a breakfast buffet and manager's reception. The property features a garden, rooftop terrace, and bike rental service. Guests consistently praise the attentive staff.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Laundry room
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

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  • 12 sq m
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  • Mountain view
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Located in Yanahuara neighbourhood, Refugio Ecológico is connected to the convention centre. Santa Catalina Monastery and Arequipa Cathedral are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit San Camilo Market and Parque Lambramani. Looking to enjoy an event or a match? See what's going on at Umacollo Stadium or Arequipa Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby rafting, or enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing, ziplining and ecotours. Visit our Arequipa travel guide
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Francisco Bolognesi 126, Distrito Yanahuara, Arequipa, Arequipa

What's nearby

  • Santa Catalina Monastery
    Santa Catalina Monastery
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Arequipa Cathedral
    Arequipa Cathedral
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
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    Arequipa Plaza de Armas
    13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Traditional Arequipenan hats for sale at a stall in the San Camileo central market in Arequipa, Peru. South America.
    San Camilo Market
    18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Yanahuara Plaza
    8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Arequipa Station
    6 min drive
  • Arequipa (AQP-Rodriguez Ballon Intl.)
    20 min drive

Restaurants

  • Artizan Peru Cafe
    9 min walk
  • La Nueva Palomino
    7 min walk
  • Kao Thai And Peruvian Cuisine
    7 min walk
  • Tio Dario
    9 min walk
  • El Cebillano
    9 min walk

About this property

Refugio Ecológico

Bed & breakfast near Arequipa Plaza de Armas
Located close to Yanahuara Plaza and Santa Catalina Monastery, Refugio Ecológico provides a free breakfast buffet, a free manager's reception and a rooftop terrace. Active travellers can enjoy cycling at this bed & breakfast. In addition to a garden and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Bike hire, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and smoke-free property
  • Coffee/tea in reception, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket information
  • Concierge services, a porter/bellboy and a front desk safe
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and have amenities, such as free WiFi, free newspapers and minibars.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Pillowtop mattresses and down duvets
  • 45-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, streaming services and cable channels
  • Furnished balconies or patios, stovetops and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free manager's reception (select days)
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1990
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 45-inch smart TV with cable channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Hob
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
An early check-in fee will be charged

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 22 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 22 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for PEN 60.0 per stay.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • You may be required to pay the following charge at the property: Peru value-added tax (VAT) at 18%. A VAT exemption is available to travellers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing that they are not a resident of Peru. The exemption only applies to stays in Peru not exceeding 60 days.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: PEN 25 per vehicle (one way)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: PEN 60.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Property Registration Number 20559121739

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Children under 18 are generally not allowed to stay at properties in Peru without a parent, legal guardian or duly authorised responsible person. Accompanying adults may be asked for both their and the child's ID as well as any duly notarised supporting documentation. Visitors who plan to travel with children should consult with a Peruvian consulate office prior to travel for further guidance.
According to Peruvian law, cash is not accepted for payments over PEN 2,000 or USD 500. Payments greater than these amounts must be settled by credit card or other methods approved by the property and local law; payments cannot be split between currencies
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
Guests under 22 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Construction is underway at a neighbouring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Refugio Ecológico
Refugio Ecológico Arequipa
Refugio Ecológico B&B
Refugio Ecológico B&B Arequipa
Refugio Ecológico Arequipa
Refugio Ecológico Bed & breakfast
Refugio Ecológico Bed & breakfast Arequipa

Frequently asked questions

Is Refugio Ecológico pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Refugio Ecológico?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Refugio Ecológico?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Refugio Ecológico?

Checkout is at noon. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does Refugio Ecológico provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of PEN 25 per vehicle applies.

Where is Refugio Ecológico located?

Located in Yanahuara, this beach bed & breakfast is within a 15-minute walk of Yanahuara Plaza, Santa Catalina Monastery and Arequipa Cathedral. Arequipa Plaza de Armas and Umacollo Stadium are also within 1 mi (2 km). Arequipa Station is 30 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Refugio Ecológico Reviews

7.8

Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Marcos

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Buen hotel para descansar

Un pequeño y bien ubicado hotel. Las habitaciones, por lo menos las del tercer piso, donde estuve, son muy pequeñas y hechas de Drywall lo que no presta el aislamiento adecuado ni del frío, ni de los ruidos de otras habitaciones. El servicio es muy básico, nadie te ayuda con las maletas, por ejemplo. Está bien ubicado, en una zona tranquila, muy cerca del centro de la ciudad. El desayuno es muy básico y nunca está listo al 100% a las 7am como lo ofrecen. Si solo vas a descansar es una buena opción por precio - calidad, pero si esperas algo más, como permanecer ahí durante el día, no lo recomiendo.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Marcos

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Hotelito cumplidor, pero nada espectacular

Hotel ,pequeño, pero bien ubicado, a pocas cuadras del centro de la ciudad. Las habitaciones del tercer piso son realmente pequeñas y el baño minusculo, además frente al pequeño comedor, por lo que si quieres dormir un poco más, no podrás hacerlo por el ruido de la gente que sube a tomar desayuno. Desayuno que nunca está listo a las 7am como dicen, a esa hora recién comienzan a subir las cosas y está listo 15 o 20 minutos después, por lo que si sales temprano, no lo ves. Además es bastante básico (pan, café queso y algún jugo) No lo vi muy ecológico, salvo una bonita entrada toda cubierta de plantas y enredaderas y un aviso para que no botes los frascos de champú, porque los reutilizan. Si vas con maletas grandes o más de una, preparate a hacer ejercicio porque nadie te ayuda ni a subirlas ni a bajarlas y la escalera es bastante estrecha. En general el servicio es bastante básico, aunque son amables. No tiene servicio de comidas, pero puedes pedir delivery de los restaurantes de comida rápida cercanos. Y de las vistas...? Bueno el Misti al fondo, tratando de aparecer entre los árboles y construcciones cercanas, mejor vista hay desde el puente cercano.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place. Great location. Great price. Parking.

It was a short stay but everything was great overall. Good location and the title of this review says it all.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Interesting location, it was wrongly represented on the expedia google map. No where near the plaza as stated. Nice walkway along the river right across the street. Roof top breakfast was fantastic. However no shops or restaurants nearby which made it difficult to find anything to eat, especially in the dark.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Trevlig vistelse

Trevlig upplevelse, rent, utmärkt frukost, bra pris via appen och möjlighet att boka samma natt vi anlände. Fin atmosfär. Rekommenderas!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Acogedor

Siempre acudo a este hotel por localizacion y ser comodo
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Salim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good hotel close to airport

We booked as a stopover to board next flight so did the job, clean room, queit location, in the city centre.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Verified

4/10 Poor

Roxanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
There was no window or fan in the room. The fridge was unplugged. The room smelled musty, like it needed airing out. Staff were very nice.
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable and good location

Great little hotel. Pros - good location, fantastic breakfast, plenty of hot water and friendly staff. Only downside (but in my opinion minor) is its right next to a school so quite noisy in morning and afternoon. But excellent value for money and would definitely stay there again. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017
Verified

6/10 Okay

Flávia

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Serviço ruim

Solicitei transfer para me buscar no aeroporto, liguei confirmando e não mandaram. Checkin foi péssimo, perguntei sobre o táxi, nada respondeu o atendente. Não nos explicou absolutamente nada sobre senha, horário e local para café da manhã. Pedimos serviço de despertador que também não foi feito.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good place great price

This is a good budget place right on Bolognessi and the park. Cross the bridge and you're in town and not far from plaza de las armas. Easy enoughto get around with taxi or on foot. I wouldn't wander around alone on foot after 10 PM, but everything else was fine. Some review on the noise but I was on the lower level in back, so I wasn't affected. Just about right for the stay and need!
Verified

8/10 Good

SHU CHUAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Location is great

It was located in short walking distance to the center,clean,comfortable bed.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dzhonatan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bien
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Piero

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel limpio y cómodo

Lugar cómodo y limpio, habitaciones sencillas pero bonitas, camada cómoda con bastante abrigo y baño luminoso, la habitación no tenia aire acondicionado pero no hacía tanto calor de dia
Verified

4/10 Poor

Elvira

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Información engañosa para el consumidor

La información que el Hotel ha proporcionado a Hoteles.com (Expedia) que figura en su página web sobre la ubicación del hotel ES FALSA. Se consigna que está en la Plaza de Armas y la distancia a la Catedral y a otros sitios históricos ubicados alrededor de la Plaza de Armas es FALSA. La distancia a pie hasta la Plaza de Armas es de veinte minutos teniendo en cuenta que hay que caminar lento porque hay que subir caminando a una altura de 2328 msnm sobre el nivel del mar.
Verified

8/10 Good

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
super service !
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Great home base in Arequipa

The hotel is very basic, but perfectly comfortable for the price you pay. Some rooms boast amazing views of the mountains surrounding Arequipa, which is nice. We enjoyed having a refrigerator in our room, and appreciated the cheap laundry service offered. They also let us leave our stuff when we went to Colca Canyon for a 2D/1N trip, which was helpful. The room is a little bright and the outside can be noisy, so earplugs and eyemask are recommended. It's a short walk from nearly everywhere you'd want to go in Arequipa, making it a great home base for the week we spent there.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location & low cost

THE SHORT / Refugio Ecologico is a small hotel, with three stories, located just by the river in Arequipe. For the price we paid, it was a great option, especially if you have ear plugs and an eye mask :) PROS / The location is ideal, a short walk to all the major sites and many great restaurants. Breakfast is basic, but filling. The staff are incredibly helpful! We loved having a refrigerator in our room :) CONS / The wifi is slow, but bearable. You'll definitely want to bring earplugs as it's quite noisy and in addition to the windows being very thin, there are car alarms going off all night. You'll also want to bring an eye mask as the curtains don't actually block out light. For the price of the room, the annoyances were easy to deal with!
Verified

8/10 Good

francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very good value. Friendly staff, good location.

Hotel sits across the street from a park by the river and is within walking distance from downtown Arequipa. Very helpful staff.
Verified

8/10 Good

CARLOS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

HOTEL ADECUADO

La estancia es correcta. Buena atención en recepción. No hemos tenido problema alguno más bien al contrario, si hemos tenido alguna duda nos la han ayudado a superarla. Habitación clara, soleada y limpia. Sin lujos pero suficiente.
Verified

8/10 Good

Harald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Ruhig außerhalb des Zentrums

Ruhig im Hinterhof gelegen. 20 min Gehweg zum Plaza de Armes 15 Zum Kloster Kathalina. Frühstüch ein wenig "mager". Zwei Brötchen, Marmelade, Butter, Saft, Pulverkaffee oder Tee und ein Rührei. Alles gezählt und abgewogen. Aber sonst sehr freundliches und hilfsbereites Personal
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Ruhig gelegen 20 min zum Zentrum

20 min zu Fuß zum Plazza de Armes, 12 zum Kloster Santa Kathalina. Ruhig im Hinterhof gelegen. Frühstüch ein wenig "mager": Zwei kleine Brötchen, Saft, Marmelade, Butter, Pulverkaffee oder Tee. Alles abgezählt und in begrenzten Mengen. Frühstück auf einer kleinen Dachterasse. Hilfsbereites Personal.
Verified

8/10 Good

Bimal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable friendly conveniently located

Pleasant. Good location.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paulo H.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel com ótima localização e atendimento

Em minha estadia os funcionários prestaram ótimo atendimento com muita simpatia e vontade. A limpeza do quarto é excelente. O café da manhã possui pães, manteiga, geleia, suco e chá configurando um café da manhã simples, porém bem preparado e suficiente. Como ponto negativo, a internet do hotel não é de alta velocidade incluindo momentos onde há quedas de conexão. Quanto a localização, o Hotel Refugio Ecológico possui ótima localização, pois está situado em um bairro seguro e fica a poucos minutos da Praça das Armas (Centro), aproximadamente 10 minutos a pé, o qual facilita o deslocamento do hóspedes para o turismo e entretenimento que a cidade de Arequipa oferta. Por fim, o Hotel oferta ótima relação custo-benefício perante as características ditas acima.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Guilherme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

ótimo custo benefício

Quarto confortável, excelente localização e atendimento atencioso. O café da manhã deixa a desejar pela falta de variedade, sendo o único aspecto negativo do hotel.